Category: corporate parties
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Why Great DJs Don’t Need to Play Every Request
One of the most misunderstood parts of being a professional DJ is taking requests. Some guests believe that if they request a song, the DJ’s job is to play it. Some DJs go to the opposite extreme and treat requests like an interruption. After more than 30 years of DJing weddings, corporate events, hotels, rooftops,…
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The Difference Between a DJ Who Plays Songs and a DJ Who Controls the Energy
Anyone can play a song. That statement probably sounds strange coming from someone who has spent more than 30 years as a professional DJ, but it has never been more true. Today, almost everyone has instant access to millions of songs. A laptop can organize them, software can match tempos and musical keys, streaming services…
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Why the Best DJs Know When NOT to Play the Biggest Song
One of the hardest lessons to learn as a DJ is also one of the simplest: Just because you have the perfect song doesn’t mean it’s the perfect time to play it. After more than 30 years of DJing weddings, corporate events, hotels, private parties, mitzvahs, nightclubs, galas, and special events, I’ve learned that great…
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Why the First 30 Minutes of an Event Can Determine the Entire Night
Most people think the DJ’s most important job begins when the dance floor opens. I disagree. After more than 30 years of DJing weddings, corporate events, hotels, private parties, mitzvahs, nightclubs, galas, and large-scale events, I’ve learned that some of the most important decisions I make happen during the first 30 minutes. Long before anyone is…
